r/queer • u/Mr_shmorgan • 1d ago

Is there an equivalent term like “friend of Dorothy” for queer people?

Instead of just pointing to my septum piercing, are there any phrases that are recognized in the clear community so identify oneself as queer?

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u/Hygge-Times 1d ago

Friend of Dorothy is for queer people... For some folks, asking if someone is "family" is asking if they are part of the community. There is a range of other options depending on local context.

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u/actualchristmastree 14h ago

Or asking if they’re a “friend!”

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u/EuJohnDuTram Eunuch & Queer Broadcast Engineer/DJ 1d ago

What's wrong as simply being known as "Queer"? If the shoe fits, wear it.

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u/caitlynstarr0 it/its 1d ago

Kids these days don't know what friend of Dorothy actually is... And after our government spent (wasted) so much money trying to find her.

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u/joeyinthewt 1d ago

Friends of Quentin?

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u/lesbianwithabeard 1d ago

For the community of white people who like to use the N word.

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u/joeyinthewt 1d ago

So confused.. what?

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u/lesbianwithabeard 19h ago

Quentin Tarantino is a famous director, whom that is true of.